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Wanted Misdemeanor Suspects Urged to Surrender
WASHINGTON – A crackdown is underway in the nation’s capital, as the Superior Court of the District of Columbia hosts the final two days of its Virtual Safe Surrender Program.
According to officials, the ‘Safe Surrender’ initiative allows an individual to take care of a misdemeanor bench warrant without having to visit the courthouse or a police station. Anyone wishing to surrender voluntarily can participate on their computer or smartphone.
‘The U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia encourages anyone who has an outstanding bench warrant in a misdemeanor case, or who may have missed a court hearing and is unsure of what to do, to take part in DC Safe Surrender,’ said Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips. ‘Prosecutors will credit you for taking responsibility and coming forward to handle the warrant without the involvement of the police.’
Phillips continued, ‘Participants will be treated respectfully, and defense attorneys will be available to represent persons who wish to have a lawyer. A participant’s warrant may even be taken care of the day that they log in to DC Safe Surrender.’
The Court strongly encourages registration in advance at http://DCCourts.gov/safesurrender.
The Virtual Safe Surrender Program will be available on Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17. Officials urge individuals to take advantage of the final days of this program.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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